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Drive with assurance

Garmin's nüvi 2557LMT portable navigator works great in your car and on foot, and isn't dependent on cell service to give you proper directions, unlike your favorite smartphone mapping apps. You get free updates on traffic along your route and quick solutions for avoiding delays, as well as up to four free map updates per year to keep you updated on road changes. And Garmin has unveiled some special features that make their latest navigators shine.

A generous 5" display

The nüvi 2557LMT sports a refined look, with a detailed 5" touch display that lets you view the action in either portrait or landscape orientation. You'll have access to preloaded maps of the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and several Caribbean islands, along with millions of points of interest; you can even add your own favorite stopping points. You can find and select businesses right on the map screen without having to go through time-wasting menus. Speed limit displays with visual warnings on major roads help keep you in check, and you'll even be notified of school zones. And with one tap of the screen, you can pull up details for services that lie ahead on your route, including restaurants, gas stations, and more.

photoReal junction view with Active Lane Guidance

Convenient guidance

Garmin incorporates several helpful visual tools to keep you on the correct path:

ActiveLane Guidance shows you colored arrows for the correct lane for an upcoming turn.

Bird's Eye junction view gives you a detailed look at complicated interchanges from above, to give you a better perspective.

photoReal junction view displays realistic images of intersections, including signs and surrounding terrain, along with colored arrows for the correct lane.

You'll see all three visual features in a split-screen with your overall route so you won't lose sight of what's further down the road. This Garmin's also compatible with the optional Garmin BC 30 wireless rear-view camera, so you can add an extra layer of safety when you're backing out of your driveway.

Help for your ears, too

The nüvi 2557LMT offers Garmin Real Directions with Garmin Real Voice, a combination that helps keep you relaxed as you drive. Real Directions voice prompts speak the instructions to you like a friend would, using easy-to-see landmarks, buildings and businesses, and traffic lights, rather than streets with tiny signs that you might not see in time. With Real Voice technology, you'll hear directions spoken in a personable, human-sounding voice that you'll easily understand.

Garmin Traffic

The nüvi 2557LMT features free lifetime traffic updates using Garmin's Traffic service, which is more expansive and timely than ever. Garmin Traffic incorporates data from active devices on the road, historical traffic patterns, and other factors like construction, concerts, and sporting events to give you a comprehensive look at congestion in most metropolitan areas, including a few cities in Canada. Best of all, you won't have to pay a penny more for this service over the life of your nüvi.

Product Highlights:

portable GPS navigator

nüMaps Lifetime subscription (receive up to 4 map updates per year without additional fees)

Expandability:

Other Features and Specs:

Who needs a portable navigator?

Portable GPS puts you in touch with the world when you're on the road. Tap the restaurant icon, and it asks you what kind of food you're looking for. Type in "Mexican," and you're eating a burrito before you know it. A portable navigator not only gets you to your destination, it can also find museums, theaters, and other spots along the way. Many navigators receive traffic reports, so you can avoid jams. Other cool features range from hands-free calling to 3D graphics and lane guidance. Best of all, you can move a portable easily from car to car, a big plus for multi-car families.

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Very Helpful Device

This GPS was purchased for use in a second car. I've had a Nuvi 1450 for 2 years and am very pleased with it. It will take a little time to get used to the Nuvi 2557 LTM since it differs from the 1450 in some respects. So far, I am very pleased with 2557 and have no complaints. I haven't yet used the traffic feature but am looking forward to using it on an upcoming out-of-state road trip. I'm sure as I use the Nuvi I'll find more features that I like.

Pros:When approaching a turn, it states the distance as 1/4 mile vs 200 feet (Nuvi 1450)
Displays nearby gas stations and restaurants, which is very helpful.
Junction views are more detailed than the 1450
Directions on and around one-way streets is excellent

Cons:The screen colors on the Nuvi 2557 are not as intense as the 1450, but still acceptable

New GPS

I've purchased two of these GPS devices for other family members so when my older StreetPilot had a failure of the power supply cord I decided to upgrade. Darn glad I did. Larger screen and greater direction. Ease of set up and use was flawless. Better than TOM-TOM hands down.

Pros:ALL! Out of the box ready other than registration and map updates.

Nice but could be better

Nice update from my smaller, older GPS (Nuvi 755). I bought the Tom Tom weighted base for it at a local retailer, which provides stability on my truck's dash. The display could be brighter (wish I could adjust it!), since I wear polarized sunglasses. And I miss the British accent of the female voice that was on my older unit. The "real directions" with street names and correct highway lane only come with a generic North American accent (kinda boring). And I tried to find a local hardware store but couldn't find it (my older unit found it fast). The store isn't under "Housewares" or "Home and Garden" or something like that. Anyway, I recommend it now, before I take a long road trip next month into Canada and all of the U.S., after which I may have an update on my opinion.

Pros:Large, stable, shows more streets at once on the display, speaks the street names and correct lane, free map updates.

Good performance & value

I bought the Nuvi 2557 to replace another brand that had annoying features, poor connection and no lifetime maps. It performs much better and in addition has a better screen, and directions. Rather than use the suction cup mount I used velcro to mount it at the front of the console; it works very well there and there is no cord to route up over the dash. It is easier and more intuitive to use that the TomTom it replaced.

A good product at a good price

We have only used the Garmin a couple of times for test drives; it worked very well. We purchased this to replace an old Garmin, so we were familiar with the screen and how it works. Our last one was 4.3 in. and we really like the 5 in. We really like the split screen and being told which lane to be driving in. We have a small travel trailer and plan to use the Garmin for traveling. We do not need a special "RV GPS" which is a lot more expensive. This Garmin was a good buy and we are very pleased with it so far.

pleased w/ purchase

I reviewed this product at a local retailer before I purchased online. Very pleased with this navigation. The biggest reason I went with this model was the lifetime traffic, maps, and it is not effected by my polarized glasses. I particularly like the "up ahead" feature.

happy user

I bought this to have on a trip to England, so I had to outfit it with extra-cost maps of the U.K. I found them at an auction site for much less than at Garmin. This is a nice unit, well-sized, and it speaks in a clear voice, but mis-pronounces unusual street names. Does not have "voice command" like more expensive models. The only think I don't like about it is that it does not indicate that you have missed a turn (like by saying "re-calculating" or something audible). It makes a new route calculation, but if you realized you'd missed a turn, it may have been easier to just turn around and make the correction yourself. Overall, I'm very happy with this and highly recommend it.

Broken

I bought this GPS as a Valentine present for my Chinese wife. She is knowledgable in electronics, using her two cell phones, iPad ,and computer daily so I let her start it up. The problem is it never started up correctly. After a few days I gave it a try and found that it would not get satellite reception. I tried several locations and restarts but the unit would not work.

I called tech support (forgot the tech's name,he was real good at his craft) and within one minute he walked me thru a few touch screen stokes determined the unit was bad and had a replacement ordered.

The replacement unit arrived a few days later. My wife and I started it up together sitting in the driveway.The unit was programmed with home location and destination and we were driving in five minutes. Set up was easy. The graphics were good.

This is the first GPS I have owned as I grew up with using maps for navigation. I can not compare it to other GPS. My wife has no complaints. She now will drive by herself anywhere so it is a valuable tool for her. See can read and speak English but this unit adds the extra assurance she will not get lost.

Can it be loaded with Chinese maps? I'll use it in China.

Pros:Exceptional customer service. Unit will give one good directions. Easy to set up

Nice Garmin Update

The Garmin 2557 LMT is a nice update from the older Garmin 215 that we had. So far the routing and traffic are working great. I had a little problem linking into the Garmin Website, because the original USB cable was not working, but Garmin is sending me a new one. The only thing that could be better on this model is the screen in direct sunlight could use a little more contrast.

Continuous Improvement Shows

I've used Garmin and TomTom units for the last decade and the 2557 is a great update to the already stellar Garmin performance. The speed and accuracy is much improved over the units just 2 or 3 years old. Well worth the price to upgrade.

2557LMT

Purchased this item for my parents, since I have just moved a little south of them. They are old school and always used maps where ever they were traveling and we all know maps are not easy to use when traveling, especially if you miss a turn. They love this item and have no complaints, in fact they wish they would have purchased one sooner.

Garmin nuvi 2557 LMT is a winner

Written By agmplanit, Afton, VA on Sunday, October 20, 2013

At this point, I've owned about 5 gps from different manufacturers and this is by far my favorite. It's intuitive, easy to view and gives advance notice for lane changes and intersections, etc. The graphics are fantastic including a split screen. The price for this gps with all the features is outstanding.

Excellent Value

Written By Jerry, Manhattan Beach, CA on Saturday, September 07, 2013

I'm very pleased with this product and wish I had bought it sooner. Very easy to use with lots of great features. What I think is really cool is that you can record a track and then download it to your computer. and then import into Google Earth or photography software to record where your pictures were taken.

Pros:Well designed and thought through.

Cons:It can take a long time to get through to their help desk if you have a question. Expect a 30 minute wait.

Garmin nuvi 2557LMT

This is my first ever GPS. I wanted the latest model with a 5" screen and live traffic. I don't believe I'll ever really need my mapbook again. Easy to use, and Dr Nightmare's voice is killer. You can choose from various voices. Plus, on long stretches, he makes a ghastly comment to keep you amused and hopefully alert. It shows traffic jams ahead, time of arrival, plus nearbly eats, ATMs, and gas are just a prompt away. It took all night to download the North America map, but now it's easy street all the way.

Pros:Good suction cup and keyboard. Very easy to use. Cool voices. Fast tracking of your position. Shows slowdowns ahead. On map, it also shows the direction you are heading.

Garmin nuvi2557LMT

I bought this model instead of the in dash GPS offered with my new car.It is simple to use, the screen is bright and clear. The volume is a big improvement over my last Garmin since I drive a convertible. Thin design and silver bottom looks better than the all black models. I charge it and use without the cord for trips less than 2 hours.

Pros:Ease of use, design, volume and life time map and traffic updates. Looks great with on dash mount.

Product Research

General Features

Overview: The Garmin nüvi 2557LMT, part of the Advanced Series, is a portable GPS
navigation device that provides automatic routing and turn-by-turn voice
directions. The
unit includes subscription-free, lifetime traffic updates and
free lifetime map updates.

5" Touchscreen LCD: The nüvi 2557LMT features a 5"
manual dual-orientation WQVGA color TFT touchscreen LCD with a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels. The screen can be viewed in either landscape or portrait orientation,
and can be switched in the Settings Menu.

Preloaded Maps: The nüvi 2557LMT contains NAVTEQ's City Navigator North
America NT 2013 maps with detailed road maps of the United States (including
Alaska and Hawaii), Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Mexico, Cayman
Islands, and Bahamas. The maps include more than 10-million points of interest (POIs)
to help you find the destination you desire.

Free Lifetime Map Updates: The nüvi 2557LMT offers free
lifetime map updates so you'll always have the most up-to-date maps, POIs, and
navigation information. Map updates are available for download up to 4 times a
year with no subscription or update fees and no expiration dates. Free Lifetime
Map Updates are subject to
Terms &
Conditions.

nüMaps Guarantee: If you register your device on Garmin's website
within 90 days of acquiring satellites while driving, you can check to see if a
free map update is available. You must be able to connect your device via a
high-speed internet connection in order to check the loaded map version and
download the map update.

Garmin Express: You can connect the unit to your computer
with the supplied USB cable for downloading map updates, custom POIs, voices,
and vehicles. You will need to download the Garmin Express software to update your maps and register the unit. Garmin Express requires Windows Vista or newer or Mac OS X
10.7 or higher, running in 64-bit.

microSD Card Slot: The nüvi 2557LMT has a microSD card slot so you can
store and use optional cityXplorer or marine maps (available from Garmin), or
download custom voices and vehicles from the Garmin Garage.

Power Requirements: The Garmin nüvi 2557LMT is powered by
your vehicle's battery using the included 12-volt cigarette lighter power
adapter. The built-in Lithium-Ion battery will provide up to 2.5 hours of use
after a 4-hour charge. An optional
AC adapter allows you to operate the unit on ordinary household current.
The unit can be powered by your computer when it is connected via the supplied USB cable.

Garmin Traffic: Garmin Traffic helps you avoid traffic
tie-ups that may delay your travel. It uses one of the most extensive traffic
avoidance systems to check traffic conditions more than 2 billion times a month.
The traffic updates appear to the side of the map, so your driving map remains
onscreen at all times. The updates can give you details about the situation,
including the estimated length of the delay. Free Lifetime Garmin Traffic requires no
subscription or activation, and is subject to
Terms &
Conditions.

Note: Traffic updates are available in approximately
136 markets throughout the U.S. and Canada. Location-relevant
pop-up ads and coupons will be received when traffic is enabled on the unit.

Optional Garmin HD Digital Traffic: When you add the
optional Garmin
GTM60 HD Digital Traffic receiver, you will receive updates as often as
every 30 seconds over the HD Radio system, more than 10 times more often than
other analog traffic receivers. Garmin HD Digital Traffic is available in
approximately 125 metropolitan markets throughout the U.S.

Points of Interest: The built-in maps include over 10-million Points of Interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants, gas stations,
attractions, and ATMs. are included to help you find the destination you desire.
In addition, you can download additional points of interest and add them to the
unit's memory (Custom POIs). The free POI Loader software can be downloaded from
the Garmin website to assist you in creating Custom POIs.

Active Lane Guidance: Active Lane Guidance with voice
prompts lets you know in
advance which lane you should to be in to make an upcoming turn. In select
metropolitan areas, the nüvi 2557LMT will enter split screen mode to display the photoReal junction view, a realistic depiction of the junction, complete with
road signs and brightly-colored arrows to indicate the proper lane for navigation. The Bird's Eye
view also gives you a top-down view of upcoming interchanges.

Map View Options: You can choose from a 3D map view or two 2D map
views (Track Up or North Up) as you navigate to your destination.

Speed Limits: As you travel along a major road or street, the speed limit is
displayed on the screen alongside of the vehicle's speed display. If you are
exceeding the speed limit, the color of the vehicle speed indication changes to
red. If the highway's posted speed limit has changed since the last map update,
you can change the speed limit display on the unit.

Where Am I?: The "Where Am I?" feature gives you instant
access to important information in case of an emergency. When you touch the
vehicle icon on the map screen, the "Where
Am I?" feature provides the coordinates (including elevation) of your
current position, plus the nearest address and intersections. There are also
buttons to help you locate the nearest hospitals, police stations, gas stations,
and roadside assistance. You can also save the location for future reference.

Up Ahead: As you travel along your route, the Up Ahead
feature constantly indicates the location of nearby businesses, including gas,
food, lodging, restrooms, parking, and banks and ATMs. The locations are shown
as icons, some with brand logos, and when the icons are touched on the screen,
details of the services are displayed, and you are given the opportunity to
navigate to that address.

Garmin Locate: To assist you in finding your parked vehicle, the
Garmin Locate feature saves your location to memory when you remove the device
from the windshield mounting cradle while the device is on. You can search for
your vehicle's location using the Last Spot button in the menu.

Destination Search: When the Where To? button is pressed, you can use
the search tools to find your destination and plan your route. The search tools
allow you to search for cities, addresses, intersections, or coordinates. The
new Search Bar lets you directly enter a category, brand name, address, or city
name. The unit's memory stores the last 50 locations you have found so you can
quickly find a previous destination.

trafficTrends: When the trafficTrends feature is enabled,
the nüvi 2557LMT automatically records historic traffic data and uses that data
to calculate more efficient routes. This information is sent to Garmin when you
connect your device to myGarmin (your personal account site on the Garmin
website) using your computer. Different routes may be calculated based on
traffic trends for the day of the week or the time of day.

Trip Planner: You can create and save a trip with multiple
destinations using the Trip Planner. Once you have entered your destinations,
you can manually set them in the order of your preference, or allow the device
to calculate the most efficient route. Trip itineraries can be saved in memory
for future use.

Trip Computer: The trip information page displays your
current speed and direction, and provides helpful statistics
about your trip. Dual trip odometers keep up with your total mileage. The page
also indicates the distance and driving time to your next maneuver, as well as
the distance and driving time to your destination. Your maximum speed and moving
average speed are also displayed. The information can be reset in advance of
your next trip.

Where I've Been/Trip Log: The Where I've Been application
allows you to view your previous routes and places you have stopped on the map.
In addition, the device keeps a Trip Log, which is a record of the path you have
traveled. The Travel History setting must be enabled in order for the Where I've
Been and Trip Log features to function.

GPS Simulator: When indoors, you can activate the built-in
GPS simulator and practice using the unit. This turns off the GPS receiver so it's
not searching for satellites, saving battery power.

ecoRoute: The optional ecoRoute feature calculates the fuel
economy and the fuel price of navigating to a destination, and offers tools for
improving fuel efficiency. The ecoRoute application can be purchased from the
Garmin Online Store.

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